CLIBANARIUS TRICOLOR - BLUE-LEGGED HERMIT CRAB

Blue-legged hermit crabs (Clibanarius tricolor) are ideal for nano aquariums ( from 10 liters ) due to their extremely small size (body size up to max. 2 cm ). Even beginners can keep the crab without any problems because it is very easy to care for and peaceful . Because they are excellent algae eaters , Clibanarius tricolor kill algae growth on sand and stones. Hermit crabs also eat leftover food and dead animals that could pollute the water. The blue-legged hermit crabs can be introduced into the aquarium at the beginning of the green algae phase, i.e. around two weeks after starting the tank. Since the crab spends a lot of time in snail shells , there should be enough of them available - it doesn't matter whether they come from water or land snails. We recommend using about one specimen per 10 liters of water .

The most important things about blue-legged hermit crabs at a glance:

Scientific name: Clibanarius tricolor Common name: Blue-legged hermit crab Maximum size: approx. 2 cm Min. tank size: 10 liters Difficulty level: very easy Compatibility: peaceful Stocking recommendation: approx. one specimen per 10 liters Food: algae, fish food (remains), detritus, carrion, fruit, vegetables